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Parks Reservations

Seasonal reservations are available for picnic shelters, sports fields and special-use events. 

Make a reservation

  • Online Reservations
  • Phone and Email Reservations
Online Reservations

Reserve a sports field or picnic shelter at a Gresham park with CommunityPass.

Existing users: log in 

New users: create an account

View reservation calendar.

Steps to make a reservation

  • Select "Make a Reservation" and choose Picnic Shelter or Sports Field. 
    • Account: Confirm your account details.
    • Permit: Select the shelter or field you want to reserve. Read the policies and agreements. By acknowledging parks policies, the City is permitting you to use the park facility at the time and date you’ve selected.
    • Fees and Payment: Choose your payment method and continue.
  • Find a park facility
    1. At the top of the screen in the gray menu bar, select "Facilities.”
    2. Select “All Facilities” from the drop-down menu to view a list of Gresham parks.
    3. Choose a park.
    4. On the park’s page, you’ll see a description, amenities, and available "zones" (sports fields or shelters). Click the calendar icon to check availability.
    5. To make a reservation, click the “Reserve Now” button.
    6. Making a Reservation. Note: You will need to select the park again to confirm your reservation.

Other features on CommunityPass

  • View all registrations
  • View payment information
  • View messages
  • Receive help
Phone and Email Reservations

Staff can help with park and sports field reservations, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. 

Reservation fees

Picnic Shelters

Seasonal reservations 

Now accepting reservations. 

  • Reservation season: May 1 – Sept. 30 
  • First-come, first-served: Oct. 1 – April 30 

Reservation sessions 

  • Morning session: 9:00 am – 2:30 pm 
  • Afternoon session: 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm 
  • The entire day: Make two reservations, one for each time block. 

Fees

  • Resident: $50 per session
  • Non-resident: $100 per session 

Available picnic shelters 

Maximum capacity of 100 people per shelter:

Maximum capacity of 25 people per shelter: 

Maximum capacity of 35 people per shelter:

Maximum capacity of 50 people per shelter:

Sports Fields

Reservations are accepted Monday, February 2 at noon. 

  • Reservation season: April 1 - Oct. 31, 8:00 am-10:00 pm 
  • First-come, first-served: Nov. 1 - March 31

Gradin Community Sports Park

Soccer and softball fields (per field, per hour)

  • Youth resident: $35
  • Youth non-resident: $70
  • Adult resident: $35
  • Adult non-resident: $70

Pickleball courts (per court, per hour)

  • Resident: $5
  • Non-resident: $10

Sports facilities at all parks, except Gradin Community Sports Park

Soccer and softball fields (per field, per hour)

  • Recreation user (per hour): $15
  • Youth organized sport group (per hour)
    • Resident: $15
    • Non-resident: $25
  • Adult organized sport group (per hour)
    • Resident: $20
    • Non-resident: $30
    • For profit (per hour) $30

Rules

  • There is a 1 hour minimum reservation. An hour may stop or start on the hour or half hour.
  • There is a 4 hour maximum reservation for pickleball courts at Gradin Community Sports Park, unless the reservation is for a tournament or event.
  • Fees are due at the time of reservation for recreational users, tournaments and for profits.
  • Field reservations are non-refundable due to weather.
  • Cancellations may be made in writing no later than two weeks from the date of the reservation. Refunds or cancellations will be paid within 60 days.

Sports fields available to rent
Special Events

Special events held in a City park or on City-owned property require an approved application and City permit. A special event application is required if your event includes any of the following: 

  • 100 or more attendees 
  • Amplified sound 
  • Catering 
  • Fundraising, concerts, athletic races, or events   
  • Tents or staging  
  • Street closure  
  • Alcoholic beverages

Planning an event? 

Apply a minimum of 30 days before the event. Larger events may require more notice. 

Fees

  • Special event application: $60
    • This fee is non-refundable.
  • Security deposit (refundable): $250
  • Organization participation fee, percent of event entry fee: 5%
  • City support staff service fee, per hour, per staff person: $72
  • Park reservation fee for a half day:
    • Resident $50
    • Non-resident: $100
      • Morning session: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
      • Afternoon session: 3:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Other permits that may apply